Asmik Grigorian, Michael Spyres, Jasmin White, Leo Nucci & Anja Silja Among 2026 Austrian Music Prize Winners

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The Austrian Music Prize has announced its 2026 winners. As previously announced, the Special “Life time achievement” award was given to KS Anja Silja, while the Grand Prix of the jury was awarded to Markus Hinterhäuser. The Special award “International” was awarded to legendary baritone KS Leo Nucci. The Best female leading role award was given to Asmik Gregorian for {…}

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Obituary: Legendary Soprano Ileana Cotrubaș Dies at 87

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Legendary soprano Ileana Cotrubaș has died at the age of 87. Born in Galați, Romania on June 9, 1939, Cotrubaș grew up in a musical family with her father, Vasile a tenor in an amateur choir. At the age of nine, she began her musical career becoming a member of the children’s radio choir and at the age of 11, {…}

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Sumi Jo Wins the 2026 Maria Callas Prize

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(Photo Credit: Young-joon) Soprano Sumi Jo has been named the winner of the 2026 Maria Callas Prize, becoming the first Asian singer to receive the award. Jo made her professional debut in Italy in 1986. She has appeared in opera houses and concert halls worldwide including the Metropolitan Opera, the Vienna State Opera, Teatro alla Scala, the Royal Ballet & {…}

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Matthew Rose Announces Luxon-Rose Foundation

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(Credit: Lena Kern) The Luxon-Rose foundation has been set up. The new foundation was created by bass Matthew Rose to support the new generation of singers and is also named after the late and iconic baritone Benjamin Luxon, who was a mentor to Rose and whose family have lent support for the initiative. The foundation gives the most gifted young voices {…}

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Laquita Mitchell, David Morgans, & Lauren Torey star in Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s 2026–27 Season

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The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra announces its 2026–27 season led by Music Director Michael Repper. The season titled “New Worlds, Timeless Wonders” is an inspiring celebration of beloved masterworks, remarkable discoveries, internationally acclaimed guest artists, and cherished audience traditions. “This season reflects everything we love about making music,” said Music Director Michael Repper. “From timeless classics to remarkable rediscoveries, from internationally {…}

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Sungmin Park Takes Home First Prize in 2026 Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition

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The 44th International Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition has announced its 2026 winners. The final round of competition was held in Jūrmala, Latvia from May 31 to June 7. The first prize and € 10,000 went to bass-baritone Sungmin Park. Soprano Forooz Razavi came in second (€ 5,000) and bass-baritone Son Jin Kim was awarded third place (€ 3,000). The {…}

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Ben Bliss Wins 2026 Beverly Sills Artist Award

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The Metropolitan Opera has named tenor Ben Bliss the winner of the 2026 Beverly Sills Artist Award. The annual $50,000 award recognizes extraordinarily gifted singers with rising Met careers. Established in 2006 by an endowment gift from the late Agnes Varis, a former Met Board member, and her husband, Karl Leichtman, the award is given in honor of the legendary {…}

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Mexican Conductor Felipe Tristán Earns Mayte Spínola Gold Medal

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Mexican conductor Felipe Tristán will be awarded the Mayte Spínola Gold Medal, one of the principal distinctions granted by the Grupo Pro Arte y Cultura. The award, which honors individuals and institutions whose work strengthens the relationship between culture, society, and patronage, recognizes Tristán’s extensive international presence as he is Artistic Director of the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra, Associate Conductor of {…}

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Emily D’Angelo Recipient of 2026 Glenn Gould Protégé Prize

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(Photo credit: Victoria Nazarova) The Glenn Gould Foundation has announced that Elton John, Laureate of The 15th Glenn Gould Prize has selected mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo as the recipient of the Glenn Gould Protégé Prize. D’Angelo made her professional operatic debut at age 21 as Cherubino in “Le nozze di Figaro” at the Spoleto Festival dei Due Mondi. In recent seasons, {…}

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Asmik Grigorian, Michael Spyres, Jasmin White, Leo Nucci & Anja Silja Among 2026 Austrian Music Prize Winners

Obituary: Legendary Soprano Ileana Cotrubaș Dies at 87

Sumi Jo Wins the 2026 Maria Callas Prize

Matthew Rose Announces Luxon-Rose Foundation

Laquita Mitchell, David Morgans, & Lauren Torey star in Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s 2026–27 Season

Sungmin Park Takes Home First Prize in 2026 Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition

Ben Bliss Wins 2026 Beverly Sills Artist Award

Mexican Conductor Felipe Tristán Earns Mayte Spínola Gold Medal

Emily D’Angelo Recipient of 2026 Glenn Gould Protégé Prize